Dive the Red Sea
Who: Couples, Groups and Solo Travellers

12 Days

From £2,550pp

Idyllic Islands & Vibrant Reefs: The Best of the Red Sea Aboard a Luxury Liveaboard

Rachel, Jamie and Jacqui are here to help give you the inside track.

Eat, sleep, dive, repeat: that's the mantra for this Egyptian diving holiday. On this two-week trip, discover the best of the Red Sea by luxury liveaboard, from the aptly named Brothers Islands to the renowned Daedalus and Elphinstone reefs.

Beginning in Hurghada, enjoy two days at the luxurious Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, diving its thriving house reef and enjoying sundowners on the sand. Once you've been suitably warmed up, board the Red Sea Aggressor IV for six nights of exploring the best of the Red Sea. This luxury liveaboard offers the chance to dive up to four times a day, so begin and end your days exploring the biodiverse waters around the Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone Reef. After spotting your fair share of hammerheads and sea turtles and snapping the perfect coral shots, head back to Hurghada for one last night in the lap of luxury before travelling home.

Itinerary at a Glance
  • Explore the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh's pristine house reef
  • Sip sundowners on the sand in Hurghada
  • Spend a week aboard the Red Sea Aggressor IV, a luxury liveaboard
  • Discover renowned wreck sites around the Brothers Islands
  • Spot schooling hammerheads at Daedalus Reef
  • Embark on thrilling wall dives at Elphinstone Reef

Why Book with Original Diving?

Just a few of the extra touches that come as standard on an Original Diving holiday...
  • 100% Carbon Off-setting
  • UK Departure Assistance
  • Fast Track UK Check-in
  • Fast Track UK Security
  • UK Airport Lounge Access
  • Pre-booked Airline Seats
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All of the holidays we create are completely tailor-made to you

This sample itinerary is intended to give you a flavour of what we can do

Day 1: Hurghada Bound

Cameras at the ready: your Red Sea diving adventure begins today. Breeze through security and enjoy some nibbles in the airport lounge before boarding the plane for your flight to Hurghada, which takes just over five hours. When you touch down, you'll be greeted and whisked to your luxury dive resort, the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, a 30-minute drive away.

On arrival, settle into your spacious room, head to the deck to meet your fellow divers and enjoy a sundowner as you watch the sky turn from blue to blood orange over the Red Sea. Breathe in that salty sea air - your week of diving bliss starts tomorrow.

Days 2 & 3: Diving Days

The next two days are all about easing you into your diving trip in a truly luxurious setting. Nestled within 48 acres of palm-filled grounds, the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh offers two exciting dives a day, with the option to add a few extra if that just isn't quite enough.

Head out on guided dives along the Oberoi's incredible house reef, which starts off shallow before dropping down to a whopping 30m. Along the way, marvel at thriving reef systems, kaleidoscopic coral gardens and an array of marine life: think graceful mantas, cute turtles and sleek dolphins alongside a variety of colourful reef fish.

Between dives, the days are yours to design. Venture out into Hurghada's old town for a spot of souq shopping, or explore the majestic Al Mina Mosque before sipping on an Egyptian coffee street-side. Fancy a little extra adventure? Head out on a desert camel ride or tee off at the nearby golf course under the Egyptian sun.

Come evening, relax with a pampering session at the spa before retreating to the poolside for a well-deserved sundowner as the sky turns golden. To round off your days in true luxury, indulge in a private dinner under the stars.

Day 4: All Aboard

This morning, it's time to bid farewell to the Oberoi and embark on the next leg of your adventure. After a tasty breakfast under the sun, you'll be met at your hotel and privately transferred to the Red Sea Aggressor IV, a luxury liveaboard offering fantastic service both in the water and on deck. The boat will depart from Port Ghalib, a three-and-a-half-hour drive away, so gaze out of the window at the honey-hued landscape or sink into a peaceful snooze to pass the time.

Once you arrive at Port Ghalib, board the boat and settle into your private cabin before enjoying a fresh Egyptian meal at the restaurant or an expertly crafted cocktail on the bar deck as the sun sets.

Days 5 & 6: The Brothers Islands

Rise bright and early this morning, as a 6am wake-up call kick starts six days of diving delights. Liveaboard diving follows the simple mantra of eat, sleep, dive, repeat, and over the next week, you'll have the option of enjoying four exhilarating dives per day. When you're not underwater, refuel with three-course lunches and dinners fit for the Pharaohs themselves.

Your liveaboard adventure begins at 'The Brothers', made up of the remote Big Brother and Small Brother islands. Once you're all masked up, plunge into the crystal-clear waters for wall dives featuring dramatic drop-offs into the depths below. These walls aren't just for show: they're bustling ecosystems, home to an array of big game fish, from graceful rays to sleek reef sharks. Keep your eyes peeled, because schooling hammerheads and elusive thresher sharks also grace these waters with their presence.

As if the thriving biodiversity wasn't enough, the Brothers are also home to two iconic wreck sites, Numidia and Aida. Having sunk in 1901 and 1957 respectively, these vast cargo ships are adorned with colourful coral and often see oceanic whitetips and other sharks gliding among the wreckage, making them a must-see for any experienced diver.

Days 7 & 8: Discover Daedalus Reef

After a night of sailing, wake up this morning at Daedalus Reef, a true underwater paradise. This submerged reef system attracts divers from around the world, thanks to its rich biodiversity and thrilling encounters with marine giants. Depending on the time of year you visit, you'll encounter different characters: between October and December, you might find yourself face-to-face with a majestic oceanic whitetip, while from May to August, the reef sees an influx of elegant manta rays.

The excitement doesn't end there. Dolphins and tiger sharks often make an appearance along Daedalus' vibrant reefs, alongside schools of barracuda, sleek tuna and giant trevally patrolling their territory. With fast drifts and breathtaking walls, you won't want to leave the water.

Days 9 & 10: Explore Elphinstone Reef

The last site on your liveaboard cruise is Elphinstone Reef. This world-renowned reef boasts marine marvels galore, with every hue of hard and soft coral decorating its steep walls.

If you're a shark lover, prepare to be wowed: Elphinstone offers the chance to encounter a whole cast of sharks, from oceanic whitetips and scalloped hammerhead to thresher and tiger sharks. Fancy yourself a pro? Expert divers can journey down to Elphinstone Arc, a tunnel dive under the South Plateau that's said to hold the remains of a Pharaoh.

After two thrilling days of diving, climb back on board for a final feast with your new diving buddies before heading back to your cabin for a final night's sleep on the waves.

Day 11: Back on Dry Land

After your final breakfast on deck, wave goodbye to the Red Sea Aggressor III as you're met and privately transferred four hours back to Port Ghalib. When you arrive, you'll be whisked back to the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh for one last day of sun, sand and snorkelling.

Come evening, enjoy a luxurious meal under the stars, soaking up the scenery and reminiscing on the best marine memories from your time on the Red Sea.

Day 12: Homebound

This morning, enjoy a final Egyptian breakfast in the sun. Once your bags are packed, you'll be privately transferred to Hurghada Airport for your flight home. The flight will take around six hours, and you'll arrive in the UK in the evening, armed with a golden tan and a camera roll full of epic diving moments.

All of the holidays we create are completely tailor-made to you

This sample itinerary is intended to give you a flavour of what we can do
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A Rough Idea of Price

While all of our holidays are completely tailor-made and prices will vary based on things like time of year and level of accommodation, we want to give you as good an idea of how much this itinerary will cost. The below prices are based on two people sharing.

This Itinerary

If you would like to book the exact itinerary mentioned above, with economy flights, during mid-season and staying in our preferred room category at our preferred hotels.

From

£2,900pp

Bare Necessities

If you would like to pare back the above itinerary by travelling at non-peak times, staying in a standard room and removing some or all of the guided activities.

From

£2,550pp

Bells & Whistles

If you are looking for something extra special and would like to add business or first class flights, stay in top room categories at some of the most luxurious hotels we work with, and add more activities and guiding.

From

£3,600pp

Rachel, Jamie and Jacqui are our experts for this itinerary and as seasoned travellers they have the inside track on the most memorable adventures.

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